Category: Running

Being injured really isn’t any fun. I am often asked on social media “I’ve injured my *insert your injury*. What should I do to recover?” The problem is that by the time you ask a random question on Twitter, you’ve likely already done several things that will prolong your recovery. Four of the most commonRead more about 4 Things You Should NOT Do When Injured[…]

It can be tricky to return to running safely after an injury, but you can avoid re-injuring yourself by following this progressive run/walk programme. In this article: Why the walking component is important The rules Walk/Run programme for return from injury Why the walking component is important The muscles and ligaments can take several monthsRead more about How To Return To Running After Injury[…]

The #UKRunChat feed has at least one person a day complaining about sore or tight calves while running and I often get asked for advice regarding this. The problem is that there are several reasons why your calves may be sore or tight during or after sport and every one of them requires a slightlyRead more about Struggling with tight calves or calf pain when running?[…]

‘‘More marathons are won or lost in the porta-toilets than at the dinner table.’’ This quote from Bill Rodgers, a marathon legend from the 1970’s, sums up the plight of many a distance runner. Depending on the event and conditions, studies have found that between 30% and 90% of endurance athletes experience intestinal problems whileRead more about 10 Steps To Combat Stomach Problems While Running[…]

You should be well aware at this point that sitting is bad for your health. The 2 main categories of health problems caused by a chair are: 1. Illnesses including diabetes and heart disease that are linked to decreased activity levels. As a runner you will hopefully sidestep these, but if you are still worriedRead more about Exercises for runners whose jobs chain them to their desks[…]

You may think that the answer to this question is rather obvious….drink lots of water. Well, it is and it isn’t. It is important to get the balance right when you rehydrate after exercise. If you drink a lot of fluid quickly, your body naturally increases the rate at which it produces urine (you justRead more about What Is The Best Way To Replace Fluids After Exercise?[…]

A growing body of evidence is showing that vigorous physical activity holds much greater health benefits than moderate level activity. The problem with this is that the people who are most in need of these types of improvements (e.g. the older population) are often not able to do vigorous physical activity due to other healthRead more about Walking vs Running: What’s the best for your heart?[…]